As Summer is quickly approaching, some
of the world is graduating from high school and they are going to be
so glad to be out of that place. A lot of them are getting ready for
college, where they expect a lot of things to go down, including:
parties, new friends, hot guys/girls, boy/girlfriends, drugs,
drinking, getting good grades, clubs, foot ball games, being able to
go to most raves, buying cigarettes. They have this preconceived
notion that college is going to be wonderful and great!
Don't get me wrong, college is wonderful and great, but it's nothing as the movies depict it! So in honor of all my friends (and/or readers) who have just graduated, or are going to graduate next year from high school, here is a short list of what to expect in college. Some Do's and Do Not's etc.
Let's get started....
Do: Go out and have fun! College is not only about furthering your education to get a kick ass job and lots of money in the future, but also a place for you to grow. So don't be stuck inside your dorm room all the time studying away. Get out and go experience life! Go to a house party occasionally, go on random adventures with friends around town, explore your sexuality (but be safe), and let loose. The reason why you don't pick the hard classes your first two years is so that you can do all this and then get it out of the way.
Don't:
Go out all the time! Yes, there is a point when going out and
drinking and partying can really mess you up. Take it from me.
Personal freaking experience, and it does not
end pretty. If you do this, it is likely you won't get up for classes
or just won't simply go. You can fall into a nasty habit of skipping
out since you can. It will catch up with you and you will be kicking
yourself afterwords.
Do:
Skip class once and a while. Now, I know most people are like, 'Oh My
God! Don't do that, don't listen to him! That's terrible! Go to all
your classes and you'll get good grades!' Let's be honest though,
sometimes you need to just have a mental health day. Thankfully in
College you can take those! Maybe there is just a day that just feels
off and you need to just go out with friends and shop, have coffee,
or just stay in bed all day after a crazy party. Do it! You are
allowed to! Just note that you know you can get homework or whatever
you missed from a friend or a really nice classmate. If you can
afford to skip a class or classes, do it! It helps out with stress
too.
Don't:
Skip
class a lot! After skipping a class or two you get caught in this
rut. Again, trust me... It gets to a point where you just end up not
going anymore. Like above, it will have you kicking yourself in the
end. Keep your priorities straight. If you know
that you can't
skip a class then don't!
And whatever you do, never, never, never
skip a class where attendance counts. Unless you are sick or have an
emergency.
Don't:
Become a 'Second-Floor Duniway Girl.' That's right you heard me. Now
you maybe wondering, what is a 'Second-Floor Duniway Girl?' You see,
this last year in one of the dorms we had this one hall (The second
floor of Duniway) that was a girls hall, and let me tell you. Most of
them Capital T-rashy. (Now not all of them, just a lot.) So what does
being a 'Second-Floor Duniway Girl' entail? Puking in the halls,
sinks, urinals, and/or water fountains (there is a toilet to help you
with that, or a trashcan.) Peeing/defecating of any sort on the walls
or in the hallway. Getting drunk before 9:00pm. Having many guys come
back with you to your room in one night or just having lots of guys
go to your room through the year (for obvious reasons,) because we
all know what you are doing. Yelling to your friends and not friends
in the halls, rooms, etc.
Now
you might be a guy reading this and are probably like, 'Well I'm a
guy, I can't be a 'Second-Floor Duniway Girl!'' False!
Guys are just as apt to be a 'Second-Floor Duniway Girl' just as much
as girls!
Do:
Be
classy for crying out loud. No matter the situation!
Do:
Join clubs! It's the easiest, and best, way to make new friends in
college! If you are too shy to talk to other kids in your class, join
an interest group that they have on campus! It's free, fun way to
meet people. Plus, you are usually forced to introduce yourself and
answer some weird question so people can get to know you. Go at the
beginning of the year, because that way you get stronger bonds for
the rest of the year.
Do:
Be open minded! There is nothing worse than a close-minded individual
in college who will not open up. They come off as being rude and
really insecure. Remember, there are so many different kinds of
people out there in the world! Open your mind, even if you are really
nervous about doing so. This is a time for you to grow and find
yourself. You are starting on a clean slate to form your own ideas
for your new lifestyle!
Don't:
Spend all your refund money (if you get some) on crap! Put almost
all of
it away for something more important, like I don't know, student
loans in the future! Put most of it away in a savings every semester
and it'll collect interest, that way you can save up for an
apartment, and other necessities for life in the real world. Keep
some though in your pocket for some fun spending money but don't
spend all of it at once!
Do:
GO TO A DRAG SHOW! I don't care if you are straight, most people are
at a Drag Show! They are great
fun and usually really cheap! Also it's great place to go with girls
or friends, because not only do you get to see some fierce bitches
perform and get a whole new experience out of it, but also there is
usually dancing after. It's great cause if you are in a place like
Zoo, where they don't have any dance clubs, it's a great opportunity
to go out and dance! Also, girls, it's a great way to not
get hit on by a bunch of douche-bags like at most shows. And fellas,
if you are out or closeted, it's a great way to get in touch with the
gay scene and hello! Cute boys!
- If it will be your first time at a drag show, here is a blog with some tips and pointers for you virgins. Virgins Click Here, Please.
Do: Join in events in your community and that are put on by the college. This is a great way to get to know the area and feel more like a local. Most people are all like, that is such a 'tourist' thing to do, but to be honest you get to meet some great locals. Also you learn a lot about the area and there is always amazing things to see like art shows, parties, and you can get invited to some really awesome stuff!
Do: BE SAFE!!! Use common sense! Just be safe whether it be going out or having sex. Even walking around campus at night! Just be safe and use your head!
So
those are just a few tips and pointers I have for your college
experience. I know I should post this more for when college actually
comes around, but I thought I'd give you a taste of what you should
do so you can adjust during the summer. Just remember, college is a
place where you are going to explore your life. Your first year is
usually really bad when it comes to balancing social life and school,
but if you just go into it with no regrets, you will grow so
much! Trust me on this.
XX
JW
